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Oakridgers' in New York City: NAE-UNICEF Student Summit 2023 | ||
Hyderabad, Telangana, India Oakridgers’ recently attended the annual NAE-UNICEF Summit held in New York City. Over 100 Nord Anglia students from around the world gathered and learnt from experts about sustainable planning and how to better address global challenges such as poverty, hunger, gender equality, quality education and climate change.
UNICEF summit delegates from Oakridge
The following day's highlight was undoubtedly the "World's Largest Lesson: 2023 Halfway Mark for the Global Goals" where participants gained profound insights into the progress and challenges of achieving the SDGs. The day concluded with reflection sessions in smaller groups, allowing students to internalise their experiences and broaden their perspectives.
The summit reached its pinnacle with the grand finale - the SDG group presentations. Witnessing the students' confidence, eloquence, and passion on stage was awe-inspiring. With renowned moderators and esteemed panellists present, the event elevated the impact of the presentations to new heights.
As a leading educational institution prioritising holistic development and global citizenship, Oakridge is immensely proud of its senior secondary students Arnav & Ridhi (OIS-Gachibowli), Sidharth & Jia (OIS-Bengaluru), Ishanka & Shashank (OIS-Bachupally) and Pranav (OIS-Visakhapatnam) for participating in this prestigious summit. By attending the NAE-UNICEF Student Summit, Oakridgers are expanding their knowledge and developing the essential skills of leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
As the NAE-UNICEF Summit 2023 ended, the spirit of empowerment, collaboration, and determination lingered in the hearts of all delegates. This experience has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the students, equipping them with the skills and inspiration to be changemakers in their communities and beyond. The Oakridge student ambassadors are now looking forward to implementing their learning in their respective school communities. This is also to show that the learning will be shared and implemented.
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